On August 21, 2018, the U.S. saw the beginning of an ongoing nationwide prison strike demanding improved conditions for inmates, sentencing reform, and voting rights. On today’s episode, sub host Gil Halsted takes a close look at the strike with guests Amani Sawari, spokesperson for Jailhouse Lawyers Speak, and Ben Turk of the Milwaukee Incarcerated […]
You Can Run The Sound Board
Have you ever wanted to work behind-the-scenes at a radio station? Enjoy learning new things? Love live radio? Want to gain professional experience? Like to meet new people and provide a valuable service? Just want to learn how a radio station works? Volunteer to become a sound engineer for WORT. We currently have one opening. […]
The World after 9/11 with Peace Activist David Swanson
In the wake of the seventeenth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the US, we reflect on what has happened in the intervening years. Allen talks to anti-war activist David Swanson about the world post-9/11, including the function of monuments, war propaganda, and the weapons business. David Swanson is an author, radio host, […]
The Case for Hope with DeRay Mckesson
For today’s episode, Lilada interviewed Black Lives Matter organizer DeRay Mckesson about his activism and why he thinks there is still cause for hope. Along the way they talk Serena Williams, police brutality, the school-to-prison pipeline, Colin Kaepernick, and much more. DeRay Mckesson is the author of On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case […]
“Change Makers” award winners, 2018
Community Shares of Wisconsin is an umbrella organization which helps organize 66 local social justice non-profit groups. Jan interviews the three awardees of CSW’s “Change Maker Awards” for 2018, Mario García Sierra, Kevin Magee, and Nestic Morris about their community activities and the awards. Join Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) for the 2018 Community Change-Maker Awards Event on Thursday, Sept. […]
Looking at the Student Loan Debt Crisis
In the United States right now, student loan debt is second only to home mortgage debt. How did we get here? With another school year starting off, we thought we’d take a close look at just how much university education costs in America—and what that price tag is doing to student borrowers, the economy, and […]
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